Habichuelas (Stewed Beans)

Name: Habichuelas (Stewed Beans)
Ingredients: 1 cup dried pink/pinto beans; 1 tbsp adobo seasoning; 2 bay leaves; 100 g smoked pancetta; 0.5 cup sofrito; 1 cup passata; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 sazon packet (with cilantro y achiote); 3 garlic cloves; 150 ml water (approx); 1 medium potato; 1 tbsp capers; 10 10 green pitted olives; 4 cubanelle peppers; 1 Italian green pepper; 1 red bell pepper; 4 aji dulce peppers; 2 spanish onions; 2 cups cilantro; 10 garlic cloves

Taking a trip to Puerto Rico to make Habichuelas (Stewed beans)

Ingredients

Sofrito

Directions

1
Soak the beans overnight, then add them to a pot with enough water to cover, adobo seasoning and a dash of salt. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour until cooked.
2
In a large stew pot, heat up a small amount of oil, then add the smoked pancetta, cook until brown. Then add the sofrito and cook for 5 minutes. Add the passata, oregano, sazon packet, adobo seasoning, grated garlic, then mix well. Add a dash of water and taste for salt levels. Once you’re happy with the sauce, add the cooked beans and mix well.
3
Serve with white rice, avocado and some fried plantain or tostones

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